Project Manager - VK

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR in the UK is seeking a Project Manager to support Senior Project Managers and Programme Managers across complex engineering workstreams. The role operates on a hybrid basis with basing options in Manchester, Warrington or Derby and involves delivering key work packages across the programme.

You will lead planning, coordination and delivery to hit time, cost and quality targets, manage schedules and budgets, and engage stakeholders to sustain momentum and ensure successful

Qualifications

• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of complex projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement to maintain delivery momentum.
• Experience with Primavera P6, MS Project, SAP, Excel, Power BI or Power Apps and ability to communicate complex information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of complex projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets.
• Managing project schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement to maintain delivery momentum.
• Monitoring performance, identifying issues and driving effective resolutions and mitigations.
• Embedding best practice, capturing lessons learned and continuously improving project delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/science/project management or related discipline

PM qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

SAP

Excel

Power BI/Power Apps

Job description

Project Manager – VK

Salary Range – £50,600 - £66,500

Location: Hybrid, based from Manchester, Warrington or Derby

Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, positioning Rolls-Royce SMR at the forefront of transforming the future of low‑carbon energy.

The Programme Management Directorate is central to turning our ambition into reality. Working across complex engineering programmes, the team drives delivery, collaboration and innovation, ensuring critical milestones are achieved safely, efficiently and at pace.

In this context, we are looking for a Project Manager to support our Senior Project Managers and Programme Managers in delivering key projects and work packages across the business. This is a highly visible role that will help shape the successful delivery of one of the UK's most exciting engineering and energy programmes.

We'll Need You To

• Leading the planning, coordination and delivery of complex projects to agreed time, cost and quality targets
• Managing project schedules, budgets, risks and stakeholder engagement to maintain delivery momentum
• Monitoring performance, identifying issues and driving effective resolutions and mitigations
• Embedding best practice, capturing lessons learned and continuously improving project delivery processes

As you can see, this is a pivotal role within our programme delivery organisation, and you'll bring a collaborative mindset, commercial awareness and the confidence to influence stakeholders at every level.

We're Particularly Interested In Hearing From People With

• A degree in engineering, science, project management or a related discipline, and/or significant experience delivering complex projects
• A project management qualification such as APM PMQ or equivalent, or demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects
• Experience delivering large, multi-disciplinary projects involving schedule, budget, risk and change management
• Knowledge of project management tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, SAP, Excel, Power BI or Power Apps, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse stakeholders

We offer flexible and hybrid working arrangements and would expect you to regularly attend one of our Rolls-Royce SMR locations as required, with occasional travel to support project delivery and stakeholder engagement.

What's in it for you?

Skills

The salary for this role is £50,600 - £66,500, dependent on the skills, experience and values you bring. You’ll also receive:

• Bonus: 12.5% (performance related)
• Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
• Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
• Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
• Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
• Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
• Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters

Why Join Us?

• A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business.
• A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check